I know, this post is long overdue, but not for lack of trying (at least in the past few weeks or so). I took a break from blogging while on summer vacation, but I'd hoped to get back at it once in NYC again. So, a couple of weeks ago I tried to create a new post but things got weird so I convinced myself that Franland had been hacked. Took my issue down to Fordham's IT office and it turns out I'm just technologically inept.
Summer was beautiful in every way; tidbits and pictures will be shared in
the near future. As of now, I’m back in NYC for my last semester of college. So
amidst my senior thesis, French enlightenment and the likes, I’ll always have
Franland to channel my creativity, indulge my procrastinating ways and reassure
me that happiness comes when you do what you love. And it’s nice to share it
with the world, too.
About a month ago I visited my brother in Pittsburgh, and as classes had just started, I had the time and my peace
of mind. The latter left me almost immediately as my bus broke down twice,
turning my seven-hour ride into a twelve-hour saga. Still, it was worth it. The
Burgh is a beauty: fabulous food, fruity cocktails and friendly people.
Upon arrival, we made our way to an exquisite Caribbean restaurant,
Kaya, where we had drinks, conch fritters, jerk chicken wings and
plantain chips with mango salsa. The plan was to take pictures of the apps, but
by the time I remembered that, the reality was a collection of empty plates. I
did get a picture of the drinks; that has to count for something.
As per usual with the Romagnoli clan, the rest of the weekend was centered around food. The best meal, hands down, was at Park Bruges. The picture doesn't do these succulent little babies any justice, but these mussels (or rather, the creamy rosemary, dill, thyme, shallot and garlic broth they came in) were perfection.
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Hey Francesca, Just catching up on your blog. Love the Pittsburgh shots--I'm from Cincinnati and Kevin from just south of the 'Burgh'. Can I just say that things are lookin' good, very good--a far cry from our childhood days! Kevin said to me, "Why are you reading Francesca's blog?" And I answered that you always have such color and inspiration--love the interiors and on this particular post that brown, hobbit-like house. I print some of your pages and put them into my "art inspiration folder." For now good wishes as your time at school winds up... and hope you keep blogging!
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes from VT, B
Becky, I am so happy that you enjoy checking my blog, that means a lot to me! School has been hectic so I've taken a little break once again, but I will pick it right back up after my last final. Thank you again for your support, see you soon and stay warm!
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